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    Why are clutches regarded as wear and tear items?

    Renault Renault Advice Renault Clio Renault Clio Advice Renault Clio 2015

    In regards to clutches being regarded as wear-and-tear items and so not covered by warranties. Why, then, does Ford repair clutch packs in Festiva and Mondeo Powershift gearboxes? Why has VW given warranty cover to people with DSG clutch issues? I was told when I bought my Renault Clio RS that the automatic, the Efficient Dual Clutch, is covered under factory warranty. There seems to be some inconsistency here. Can you shed any light on this?

    Answered by CarsGuide
    28 February 2016
    Paul Gover

    There is no inconsistency. The clutch in a regular manual car is operated and controlled by the driver but the clutch pack in a double-clutch setup such as those used by Ford, Renault and Volkswagen is controlled by the car's computer. So any wear or damage in a double-clutch is a fault in the car and not down to the driver.

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